Tag: writing-tips
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What do we really own as creative people?
Most of my recent articles have leaned into humour — because, frankly, humour is the only currency I seem to have in abundance while navigating the chaos of life. But today feels different. Today, I woke up with a heavy heart, the kind that sits on your chest like a stubborn tenant who refuses to…
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Not All Writers Were Born Writers — And That’s Okay
Not every writer was born with a pen in hand, nor did every writer sit in a classroom to study writing theory. Some of us learned by living, by observing, by failing, and by writing messy first drafts that eventually became something worth sharing. I recently came across a literary agent’s post lamenting how “incompetent”…
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The Importance of Book Editing
Crafting a Polished Masterpiece – Writing a book is a monumental accomplishment, but the journey doesn’t end once the last word is written. Enter the crucial stage of book editing—the process that transforms a raw manuscript into a polished masterpiece. Whether you’re a first-time author or a seasoned novelist, editing is a vital step that…